Blairsden, California facts for kids
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Blairsden
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Location in Plumas County and the state of California
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 Blairsden, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Plumas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2) |
| • Land | 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 4,396 ft (1,340 m) |
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| • Total | 38 |
| • Density | 70.11/sq mi (27.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
96103
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-06994 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1658075; 2407861 |
Blairsden is a small community in Plumas County, California, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for gathering information, but it's not an officially incorporated town.
Blairsden is located about 20 miles (32 km) east-southeast of Quincy. It is also situated along the historic Feather River Route, which is a railway line. In 2020, the community had a population of 38 people.
History of Blairsden
The Blairsden post office first opened its doors in 1913. The community was named in honor of James A. Blair. He was an important financier who helped fund the construction of the Western Pacific Railroad. This railroad played a big part in connecting different areas of the country.
Geography of Blairsden
Blairsden is located at coordinates 39°46′40″N 120°36′59″W. This spot is in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Blairsden covers a total area of about 0.5 square miles (1.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its official boundaries.
Population and People
The number of people living in Blairsden has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from recent censuses:
- In 2000, there were 50 people.
- In 2010, the population was 39.
- In 2020, it was 38 people.
2010 Census Details
The 2010 United States Census collected information about the people living in Blairsden.
- The total population was 39.
- Most residents (97.4%) identified as White.
- A small number of people (5.1%) identified as Hispanic or Latino.
All 39 people in Blairsden lived in households. There were 22 households in total.
- About 9% of households had children under 18 living there.
- Many households (40.9%) were married couples living together.
- About 40.9% of households were made up of individuals living alone.
The age of the population varied:
- About 7.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 35.9% were 65 years old or older.
- The average age in Blairsden was 55.8 years.
There were 34 housing units in Blairsden. Some were owned by the people living in them, and others were rented.
